I used a mesa precision, I switched to a floor plate because I like those better for hunting
I know I am not the only one: Weatherby 307
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Bang4theBuck
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I agree with you, but I also think that while pivoting with the market is important, getting it close to correct on the first go is jist as important. I think Browning lost market share with their previous offerings not meeting the needs of reloaders. Every Browning I've been around had a very heavy trigger, very short mag length, and long throat.
One of my concerns about the stock is less of a concern now. The bottom "metal" is made by Magpull (the whole thing: Trigger guard/bottom metal and magazine). It's mostly plastic, so I was concerned it would crack torquing the action down. I took the action out of the stock today and found that where the action screws go through the bottom metal is metal (metal inserts) so no real concern with cracking it. Actually a decent system for the price ($80 retail with 1 magazine).
I bedded the scope rail this weekend, so was messing around with it. The stock is growing on me. It's pretty rigid.
I think it's this:
Bolt Action Magazine Well 700L Standard – Hunter 700L Stock
Adds detachable box mag capability
magpul.com
In my limited research, I couldn't find anything with the same "footprint" online. Doesn't appear anything would be a direct drop in. Might be nice if there was a BDL floorplate option vs. DBM.
I came across this, I might look at adding an ARCA using his method.
This one in particular:
https://www.salmonriversolutions.com/product/hunters-rail/
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Lenny Foffa
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Im sure its well made, but I'm a Mark V guy, Ill pass on the Remington, I mean 307 Version.
scottw2119
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FINALLY got my action. It's at the smith's now being built. It's a long action magnum. Looking forward to shooting & testing.
What's the mag box length on it? How did your build turnout ?
Tundra Cruiser
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How are the 307 builds turning out? Is weatherby building a better quality 700 action?
I am still shooting mine. I like it, it's not a custom but it's definitely better than a rem 700 or Christensen action
RidgeRebel
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I have had two of them and am still shooting one in 280 AI. For a production rifle they are pretty dang good. Mine smoothed up real nice and I have had no issues.
Accuracy?
Buzzsaw
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yes accuracy?
RidgeRebel
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My 308 shot consistent clover leaf 3 shot groups with factory Barnes 168 ttsx. My current 280 Ackley is showing 1.5 inch ish 3 shot groups at 250 yards with 162 Eldx over 4831sc at 2940fps.
